Job Title
Travel Physical Therapist
Location
Independence, MO | Acute Care / Inpatient Rehab
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 12-Week Assignment | Days | 5 x 8-hour shifts, Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Expected 1 weekend every 6 weeks with flex days available
Key Responsibilities
- Perform physical therapy evaluations and treatments across acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings
- Manage a patient caseload with ratios of approximately 12:1 in acute care and 4–5:1 in inpatient rehab
- Utilize safe patient handling equipment and standard rehabilitation equipment in daily practice
- Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
- Float between acute care and rehabilitation units as needed to support staffing requirements
Required Qualifications
- Active Physical Therapist (PT) license — valid and in good standing
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a Physical Therapist
- Ability to work a rotating weekend schedule (approximately 1 weekend every 6 weeks)
- Willingness and ability to float between acute care and inpatient rehabilitation units
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience in acute care and/or inpatient rehabilitation settings
- Familiarity with Meditech or similar electronic medical record systems
- Comfort working in a high-volume environment with varied patient populations
Why Join Us
- Join a recognized facility with an active culture of staff appreciation, including department employee of the month and hospital-wide recognition programs
- Work alongside a dedicated rehab team supported by rehab technicians and safe patient handling equipment in a well-equipped facility